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X299 EBL

2000 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW 31692,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 EBL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 136,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,086 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

Fail 3 Apr 2018 128,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front accident damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 116,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

accident damage n/s/f

front tyres cracking

oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

accident damage n/s/f

front tyres cracking

oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,775 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box detoriating

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side front tyre slighty feathered may cause slight humming noise

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 60,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,947 miles

front pipe exhaust bracket deteriateing

o/s rear tread app limit

red surfice rust underside generally

slight movement in front ball joints

Fail 14 Jan 2011 49,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front pipe exhaust bracket deteriateing

o/s rear tread app limit

red surfice rust underside generally

slight movement in front ball joints

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,622 miles

Front discs worn

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

STRONG ADVISE - Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,418 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 41,674 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,023 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 29,606 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 29,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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X299 EBL is a 2000 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 92,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X299 EBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X299 EBL is a 2000 BMW 316, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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